Digital accessibility compliance

Austria’s Web-Zugänglichkeits-Gesetz (WZG), or Web Accessibility Act, mandates public websites and apps to comply with WCAG 2.1 standards. Aligned with the EU Directive 2016/2102, it ensures equal access to digital services for all users.

Belgium’s Royal Decree mandates all public sector digital services to meet WCAG standards by June 2025, ensuring accessibility for everyone. Overseen by the Minister of Telecommunications and Economy, it aims to provide equitable access to public websites and mobile applications, supporting inclusivity.

The Law on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services, promulgated on April 11, 2025, implements the European Accessibility Act into Bulgarian legislation. It is coordinated by the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

Canada’s Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) both mandate barrier-free digital content and communication technologies across federal and provincial jurisdictions. Тhe ACA is overseen by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, while the AODA enforces rigorous standards across Ontario’s public and private sectors to achieve a fully accessible province by the same year.

Croatia’s digital accessibility law mandates that public sector websites and apps meet accessibility standards by June 2025. It covers crucial digital services, with exceptions for pre-2018 content, live media, and archives.

The Republic of Cyprus’ digital accessibility regulation, effective June 2025, ensures accessible digital content across various sectors. Governed by the Ministry of Social Welfare, it includes penalties for non-compliance, aiming to promote equal access for all individuals with disabilities.

The Czech Republic’s Digital Accessibility Act (Act No. 99/2019), effective June 2025, ensures digital accessibility for products and services across sectors. Overseen by the Ministry of the Interior and Czech Trade Inspection, it emphasizes inclusivity and transparency through extensive accessibility requirements.

Denmark’s Act on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services, overseen by the Danish Agency for Digital Government, takes effect in June 2025. The law promotes inclusivity and transparency by requiring accessibility statements for websites and mobile apps, ensuring public and private sector accountability.

Estonia’s Product and Service Accessibility Act (Toodete ja teenuste ligipääsetavuse seadus), governed by the Consumer Protection and Technical Supervision Agency, will be enforced in June 2025. The Act emphasizes inclusivity and accountability through mandatory accessibility statements for digital services, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Finland’s Act on the Provision of Digital Services (Laki digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta), overseen by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice, mandates accessibility for public-facing digital services. Enforced from June 2025, it emphasizes WCAG 2.1 compliance and requires providers to maintain detailed accessibility statements, ensuring transparency and accountability.

France’s Decree No. 2023-931 mandates digital accessibility for people with disabilities from June 2025, overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The regulation targets various digital services and hardware, excluding private use and infeasible cases. Non-compliance results in increasing fines, emphasizing proactive steps towards accessibility.

Germany’s Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG), enforced from June 2025, mandates accessible digital content for public websites, apps, and administrative services. Overseen by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, BFSG includes fines for non-compliance, promoting inclusivity nationwide.

Greece’s LAW UNDER NO. 4994 (ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ’ ΑΡΙΘΜ. 4994) governs digital accessibility across various services, with enforcement beginning in June 2025. This regulation ensures accessibility compliance for numerous digital platforms, requiring regular updates and transparency in reporting, with clear processes for addressing issues.

Hungary’s LXXV of 2018 law ensures that websites and mobile applications of public sector organizations are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Enforced from June 2025, the regulation mandates compliance with accessibility standards and requires clear reporting on accessibility status and improvements.

Ireland’s digital accessibility regulation, European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020 and the Statutory Instrument No. 636/2023, effective from September 2020, requires both public and private sector websites and mobile applications to meet accessibility standards.

Italy’s digital accessibility regulation efforts are encapsulated in the AgID: Agency for Digital Italy, effective from August 2023. The directive mandates accessible digital interfaces, IT providers, and those with public funding. Overseen by the Ministry of Economic Development, the directive enforces monetary penalties, promoting universal digital access.

Latvia’s digital accessibility regulation, effective June 2025, aims to ensure inclusive digital content and services for individuals with disabilities. Overseen by multiple regulatory bodies, the law emphasizes transparency via accessibility statements, fostering equal access across diverse sectors.

Lithuania’s digital accessibility regulation, effective June 2025, aims to ensure accessible digital content and services across various sectors. Governed by multiple ministries, the law includes penalties for non-compliance, reinforcing the country’s commitment to providing equal access for individuals with disabilities.

Luxembourg’s digital accessibility regulation, effective in June 2025, ensures accessible digital products and services. Governed by the Office for Monitoring Accessibility of Products and Services (OSAPS), it includes provisions for penalties and requires transparency through accessibility statements for digital services.

Malta’s digital accessibility regulations, effective from June 2025, cover various products and services to ensure inclusivity. The regulations apply to hardware, terminals, communications, and more. Enforcement is managed by the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability, with penalties for non-compliance.

Starting from June 2025, the Netherlands will implement the Commodities Act Decree on Accessibility Requirements, which requires digital services and products to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. This mandate is regulated by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and applies to a wide range of digital offerings and devices.

Norway’s Act on Equality and Prohibition of Discrimination, effective October 2022, requires accessible ICT for businesses and public interfaces. Enforced by the Directorate for Digitisation, it imposes fines for non-compliance, highlighting commitment to universal digital accessibility.

Poland’s digital accessibility regulation, effective June 2025, is overseen by the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (PFRON). Covering a broad range of products and services, it includes penalties for non-compliance and requires organizations to publish accessibility statements, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Portugal’s Decree-Law No. 83/2018, effective from June 28, 2025, mandates digital accessibility across various sectors including consumer banking, e-books, and transport services, overseen by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation.

Romania’s digital accessibility law, Legea nr. 232/2022, effective June 2025, mandates accessible digital products, services, and transport elements. Governed by multiple authorities, it enforces penalties for non-compliance, ensuring inclusivity across sectors such as banking, e-commerce, transport, and communication.

Slovakia’s Government Regulation no. 282/2023, effective June 2025, outlines digital accessibility requirements across various sectors. The regulation aims to ensure accessibility and includes provisions for compliance.

Slovenia’s digital accessibility regulation, effective from June 2025, ensures accessibility for various digital services and products. Overseen by relevant authorities, it includes provisions for compliance and penalties for non-adherence, aiming to improve accessibility across different sectors.

Spain’s Law 11/2023, effective from June 28, 2025, mandates digital accessibility across various sectors including consumer banking, e-books, and transport services, overseen by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation. 

Sweden’s digital accessibility law, effective June 28, 2025, mandates inclusive access, overseen by the Ministry of Social Affairs. It covers various tech and services, with exceptions for non-navigational maps and third-party content.

Switzerland’s Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BehiG), in force since January 2004, mandates equal access to public buildings, transportation, and digital information provided by federal authorities. Overseen by the Federal Bureau for the Equality of People with Disabilities (BFEH), BehiG ensures non-discriminatory participation in Swiss social life.

The United Kingdom’s digital accessibility framework, rooted in the Equality Act 2010, requires both private and public organizations to make their online services accessible to people with disabilities. Enforced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it applies to websites, apps, and digital documents, with EU-operating businesses also subject to the European Accessibility Act from June 2025.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 mandate that digital platforms be accessible to individuals with disabilities. While Section 508 focuses on federal agencies, ADA Title II requires state and local governments to meet WCAG standards. Enforced through federal oversight and private litigation, these laws ensure inclusive access to public services, websites, and mobile applications nationwide.